League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Marin, Sonoma County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Eugene E Ruyle Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 6

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Questions & Answers

1. In this time of high unemployment, what are the most important steps that should be taken to improve our nation’s economy?

First, end the so-called "War on Terror," bring our troops and mercenaries home from Iraq and Afghanistan and reduce the military budget by at least 90%. Second, end the so-called "War on Drugs," free all non-violent drug offenders, and reduce our prison complex. Third, support state and local governments and school systems. Fourth, put a moratorium on all home foreclosures and layoffs of workers.

2. How should federal budget priorities be changed, now and into the future? How will you balance the costs of military action overseas and national security with the costs of domestic needs?

The military budget needs to be reduced by at least 90%. Our military adventures overseas are making us less secure as our imperialist interventions into other nations only create hostility. The U.S. must honor the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which we signed decades ago. In this Treaty, non-nuclear nations agreed to give up the right to build nuclear weapons and the United States and other nuclear nations agreed "to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament, and on a Treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control." (Article VI) Disarmament would free tremendous resources to address our domestic needs including social and environmental concerns.

3. What, if anything, should be done by the federal government to address our dependence on fossil fuels or spur the use of clean energy?

Fossil fuels and nuclear energy are unhealthy for humans and the Earth. We need to move to a safe and sustainable energy system. Estimates indicate that fully three quarters of our energy needs could be met by putting solar panels on every viable residential and commercial rooftop. There are over 100,000 square miles of asphalt, including streets, parking lots, and rooftops, in the United States, more than enough to satisfy our energy needs.

4. What, if any, changes should be made to current federal policies or programs that promote or provide health coverage for Americans.

We need a single payer health care system, similar to that of Canada or Great Britain, with fully funded abortion rights. We also need to explore alternative health care methods.

5. What, if any, changes should be made to federal rules on campaign financing or disclosure of political expenditures?

We need public financing of all political campaigns, with full disclosure and contributions limited to $100 per person to equalize the political influence of rich and poor. Corporations are not people and should not be allowed to influence the political process.

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